Located next to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Bodhi Tree, holds a series of superlatives — it is Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple; it has Thailand’s largest reclining Buddha, the most Buddha statues, and the most chedi (stupas). The reclining Buddha inside Wat Pho is 46 meters long, with feet that are 5 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, lying on top of each other and adorned with pearls...
In 1782, King Rama I ordered the capital to be moved to Bangkok. He believed that this small trading port on an artificial island met all the requirements of a capital—close to water, easily defensible, and spacious enough to accommodate the architecture of the Chakri Dynasty. He thus named the city “Krung The…”
Highlights At the temple’s entrance stand giant stone statues of guardian deities. Inside, there are five identical stupas—one large and four smaller ones. The main stupa is the 79-meter-tall Brahmin-style spire known as Phra Prang, built in 1809 and often referred to as the “Eiffel Tower of Thailand.” Phra Prang and its four surrounding companion stupas form a…
Highlights A collection of Buddhist statues from various periods in Thai history. The temple’s chapel windows are designed in the architectural style of Western European churches, featuring stained glass arranged into Thai floral patterns—making it the most Western-influenced temple in Thai Buddhist architecture.
Introduction Siam Park is located in the suburbs of Bangkok, northeast of Ramkhamhaeng University. It is an amusement park rich in water attractions: a sea area with a sandy beach and artificial waves, a flowing pool designed like a river, several long and thrilling water slides, as well as a dinosaur-shaped garden featuring more than ten animatronic dinosaurs, an open zoo, and a children's playground. There are also exciting rides such as a pirate ship and a circular water sled, allowing visitors to enjoy themselves all day long. Thai cultural performances are often held in a circular theater here.
Dusit Zoo is located in Dusit District, Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Opened in 1954, it covers an area of 47 acres and is the oldest and most popular zoo in Thailand. The zoo is home to over 1,600 animals from both domestic and international origins, creating a veritable animal kingdom. It attracts approximately 2.5 million visitors each year...
Siam Ocean World is located on the basement levels one and two of Siam Paragon Shopping Mall in Bangkok. Opened in 2005, it covers an area of 10,000 square meters — equivalent to two football fields — and holds over four million liters of water, about the capacity of three Olympic-sized swimming pools. As the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia, it combines entertainment with education...
Madame Tussauds Bangkok is the third Madame Tussauds museum to be established in Asia, following those in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Located on the sixth floor of Siam Discovery shopping mall in Bangkok, it opened in 2010. With an investment of 500 million baht, the museum features an exhibition area of nearly 3,000 square meters. As the first Madame Tussauds in Southeast Asia, …
Bangkok’s Chinatown is located in the western part of Bangkok and is a bustling commercial district, stretching approximately 2 kilometers. With a history of over 200 years, it is the most representative Chinatown in Thailand and one of the most well-known in Southeast Asia. Since ancient times, a large number of Chinese people have migrated to Thailand, particularly those from the Chaoshan region along China’s southeastern coast.…
The Robot Building (Robot Building) is an office building of the Asian Bank located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It was completed in 1986. From the outside, the building looks like a giant robot with a shiny metallic finish, complete with a pair of round, large eyes, and there are also...
Built in 1782, Wat Phra Kaew is located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is a sacred Buddhist site in Thailand and is considered one of the country's three most important temples. The Emerald Buddha enshrined in the temple is carved from a single piece of jadeite, standing approximately 66 cm tall and 48 cm wide. It is protected by glass, adorned with multiple layers of royal umbrellas, and rests on a high pedestal. The Emerald Buddha...
Chatuchak Weekend Market is located in Bangkok, covering an area of 35 acres and divided into 27 different zones with over 15,000 stalls. It is the largest and most well-known market in Thailand, also hailed as the biggest flea market in Asia. Around 200,000 people visit daily for sightseeing or shopping. The market is open on weekends…
The Children's Discovery Museum is Thailand’s first museum dedicated to children. It aims to foster independence, activity, and creative thinking in young minds, breaking away from the traditional “do not touch” rules of conventional museums. It encourages hands-on exploration and active participation rather than passive observation from a distance...
Safari World is located in Bangkok and opened in 1998. It consists of Safari World Animal Park, which covers an area of 480 acres, and Marine Park, spanning 200 acres. It is one of Thailand’s largest open zoos and the only one where visitors can drive through freely. Safari World Animal Park stretches over…
The Bangkok Folk Museum is located in Bang Rak District, Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It mainly showcases the lifestyle of the middle class from 1937 to 1957, consisting of four buildings and a garden. Three of the buildings are open to visitors, while the fourth is occupied by Waraporn Surawadi, who has made significant contributions to the establishment and opening of the museum.
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary art museum located in the heart of Bangkok. Opened in 2008, it houses and showcases a diverse collection of contemporary artworks by Thai and international artists, dedicated to exhibiting visual art as well as other forms of creative expression. The interior design of the cultural centre is just...
Established by King Rama V and opened in 1874, the Bangkok National Museum primarily introduces Thailand’s history and art. It houses the largest collection of artworks and handicrafts in Thailand, making it the largest museum in Southeast Asia. The museum boasts an exquisite exterior in the architectural style of the Sukhothai Kingdom, with its unique design beautifully complementing the blue sky...
The Victory Monument is located at the intersection of Phetchaburi Road, Phahon Yothin Road, Ratchawithi Road, and Dinso Road in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, where it has stood since 1941. It is a military monument built to commemorate Thailand’s victory in the Franco-Thai War and has since become a prominent landmark. In 19…
The National Gallery of Thailand is located near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Established in 1974, it is the country's most important art museum, with a focus on Thai traditional and contemporary art. Its collection primarily features works by Thai artists from the 17th century to the present. Thai art is uniquely styled, having been influenced by Impressionist and Cubist...
The Gem and Jewelry Museum is located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Opened in 2004, its purpose is to educate younger generations about jewelry-related knowledge, recognize the potential value of jewelry and gemstones, and also serve as a place to preserve gemstones for future generations. The moment you step into the museum, you will be enveloped in…